Advocacy volunteers will head to Frankfort on Thursday, Feb. 20, for AARP Kentucky’s annual Lobby Day in the Capitol. During one-on-one meetings with lawmakers, volunteers will discuss AARP Kentucky’s legislative priorities and share personal stories.
Kentucky lawmakers recently passed a two-year state budget that includes more than $50 million in additional funding for programs that serve older residents.
Many communities today lack attainable and equitable housing options necessary to meet people’s preferences and changing demographics and economic realities. AARP is fighting to change that for everyone of every age in Louisville.
AARP Kentucky will host a telephone town hall on disaster preparedness on Thursday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. ET. It is teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state emergency management leaders, who will discuss ways older adults can help reduce their risk of personal harm in disaster situations.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites now open in Kentucky. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual free tax assistance to anyone, with a focus older adults with low to moderate income.
These quick-action grants aim to help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Since 2017, AARP has awarded 24 grants totaling $256,500 to Kentucky communities.
AARP Kentucky Announces 2023 Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects applications are now being accepted through March 15, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET